An evaluation of standing-induced lower leg edema as a function of floor surace /

(ankle-and-below, calf-and-below, and knee-and-below) was

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: DiSalvi, Lawrence Roberts, 1966-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
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Summary:(ankle-and-below, calf-and-below, and knee-and-below) was
(Pr>F=0.110) and the number of weeks the subjects
A study was conducted to determine the amount of edema that
aged subjects stood for 16 hours (four experimental periods
analysis, significance was found due to gender (Prob=0.033).
below and ankle-and-below segments. The floor surface
common in industry. People whose work involves standing
displacement, edema of three segments of the right leg
effect on the edema of any of the segments. No significant
experience as a result of standing on six industrial floor
For the body regions of the legs and back, females generally
found in the knee-and-below segment followed by the calf-and-
frequently complain of discomfort, particularly in the legs.
industrial grating, and concrete. Using water volume
interactions were noted. In the subjective discomfort
Jobs requiring workers to stand for prolonged periods are
measured for each experiment period. The greatest edema was
occurs in the lower leg and the level of discomfort people
of four hours each)on each of the surfaces. The surfaces
participated in the study (Pr>F=0.140) had no significant
participated in the study (Prob=0.116). The subjects ranked
reported experiencing greater discomfort than males as a
result of standing. No significance was found due to floor
six surfaces.
surface (Prob=0.324) or the number of weeks the subjects
surfaces. Twelve (six female, six male) healthy, college-
the two anti-fatigue mats as being the most preferable of the
used included: two brands of anti-fatigue mat, three types of
Item Description:"Major subject: Industrial Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:ix, 69 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.